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Lawsuit Claims Indiana Unconstitutionally Seizes Millions in Cash From FedEx Packages Every Year
A new class action lawsuit accuses Indiana law enforcement of seizing millions of dollars a year in cash from FedEx packages without ever informing owners of what crime they're suspected of violating. Henry and Minh Cheng, who run a small California jewelry wholesaler business, allege in a class action countersuit...
‘The younger the better’: Indy man charged with sending child porn, rape videos to young girls on Twitter
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis man faces more than 10 felony charges after police were notified of child porn being uploaded and shared to young girls on X, formerly known as Twitter. Jayden Edwards, 24, was charged last month in Marion County with child exploitation and possessing child porn after...
Southport mayor removing longtime police chief
SOUTHPORT, Ind. (WISH) — The mayor of the Marion County town of Southport is removing Police Chief Tom Vaughn. Republican Mayor Jim Cooney says he will hold a news conference about the decision on Wednesday morning. Vaughn has served as police chief for about a decade. Vaughn also ran unsuccessfully for Marion County sheriff in […]
Indianapolis needs to spend money to preserve urban forests
We are looking for a meaningful commitment to preserve Indianapolis' few remaining urban forests and grow Indy Parks’ greenspace inventory for our citizens. Through Special Resolution 21, the City-County Council wants to get a strategic land acquisition program up and running. Preserving urban forests checks off so many boxes toward meeting the city’s...
Mayor Hogsett presents $1.6 billion 2025 budget to Indianapolis City-County Council
INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett presented his 2025 spending plan to the Indianapolis City-County Council Monday night amid uncertainty over how his administration handled sexual harassment allegations leveled at his former senior aide. The proposed budget is worth a total of $1.6 billion for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County. It includes significant investments […]
Boone County man arrested on rape charge in Marion County
A Boone County man has been arrested on a rape charge in Marion County. Nineteen-year-old Even Michel Shatlaw of Lead Hill was arrested Friday on one count of rape and is being held in the Marion County Detention Center on $25,000 bond. The case files, including the probable cause affidavit,...
40-year-old man arrested on active robbery warrant in Marion County, illegal possession of firearm
INDIANAPOLIS — A 40-year-old man was arrested on an active armed robbery warrant and the illegal possession of a firearm. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, IMPD Violent Crimes Unit said detectives found the suspect, who was known to have an active warrant out of Marion County for armed robbery. IMPD...
Community Link: Gennesaret Free Clinics to host fundraiser ball
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each week on Community Link, Carolene Mays takes a look at an organization or business that is making a positive impact on the community. This week, Mays was joined by Milele Kennedy and Heather Soltren Cardona with Gennesaret Free Clinics. Believing that health care is a human right, Gennesaret Free Clinics aims to […]
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